Summer’s great, isn’t it? So much time, so much to do. All the things that can’t be squeezed into the cursedly short time between school, homework, and dinner can be enjoyed at leisure – without stress of school night bedtimes. Summer means not a care in the world – except how to pay for all this frivolity, right? ‘Cause we sure aren’t getting a whole lot of work done! The answer? Summer freebies. Become an expert on how long your kids can get in free to Southland activities. Hit all the free museum days. And then start working your way down this list of totally free things to do with LA kids over the summer!

  1. Go on a grunion run
  2. Swing on the Muscle Beach Traveling Rings
  3. Take a free class with Kayaks 4 Kidz
  4. Attend a free summer concert
  5. Attend a free summer movie
  6. Cool off at a park splash pad
  7. Hit one of these kid-friendly beaches
  8. Sled the giant sand hill at Point Mugu
  9. Pack lunch and head for a summery picnic spot
  10. Cool off in a museum on its free admission day
  11. Go on a bike ride
  12. Visit the Avila Adobe, LA’s oldest house
  13. Sign kids up for a free, three-day Apple Camp
  14. Tour the historic Andres Pico Adobe
  15. Watch a horse show at the Equestrian Center
  16. Go for a walk through the Venice Canals
  17. Build a campfire at Dockweiller Beach
  18. Swing, samba, or just plain jump at a Friday evening Dance Downtown
  19. Visit the rescued sea lions at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center
  20. Rollerblade, scooter, or walk the strip at Venice Beach
  21. Let the kids play on the giant whale at the rooftop of Santa Monica Place
  22. Sling arrows at one of LA’s free archery clubs
  23. Attend a Star Party at the Griffith Park Observatory
  24. Enjoy the facilities at the Annenberg Beach House
  25. See Culver City’s Shakespeare for Kids in the park
  26. Head to Dana Point for a free kids’ fishing clinic
  27. Sign kids up to bowl for free all summer long
  28. Pay a visit to the historic Point Fermin Lighthouse
  29. Participate in a beach clean-up
  30. Join a guided family birding walk with the Los Angeles Audubon Society
  31. Enjoy summer crafts and entertainment at the Original Farmers Market
  32. Take a walk around Balboa Island
  33. Roast marshmallows at weekly ranger-led campfires at King Gillette Ranch
  34. Cool off among the über-cool at Abbot Kinney’s First Fridays
  35. Watch for whales with the experts at Point Vicente Interpretive Center

And don’t forget there are always more things to do on our daily events calendar. Stay cool, and have (free) fun!

Article originally posted on Mommy Poppins

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